- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–600 reading and writing, 460–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–22 composite
- Average net price: $24,638 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what La Roche University reported: an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. La Roche University reviews each application.
La Roche University GPA requirements
La Roche University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and La Roche University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
La Roche University acceptance rate
La Roche University admitted 1,497 of 1,976 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
La Roche University (formerly La Roche College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 1,828 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered La Roche University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 560 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 16 | 22 |
| ACT English | 13 | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 15 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1055 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What La Roche University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
La Roche University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,638 a year at La Roche University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Roche University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. La Roche University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does La Roche University require the SAT or ACT?
Check La Roche University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. La Roche University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at La Roche University?
A lot: La Roche University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into La Roche University?
La Roche University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,497 of 1,976 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into La Roche University?
La Roche University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into La Roche University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. La Roche University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are La Roche University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of La Roche University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–600 in reading and writing and 460–600 in math; ACT composite 15–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at La Roche University?
Yes. La Roche University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does La Roche University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,638 a year at La Roche University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does La Roche University look at legacy status?
Yes. La Roche University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check La Roche University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: La Roche UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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